NHTSA Recall 10V005000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V005000; Date: Jan. 1, 2010
Operation of a vehicle with incorrect air brake apply/release timing may result in reduced braking performance without warning to the vehicle operator, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 UD UD3300; 2000 UD UD3300; 2001 UD UD3300; 2002 UD UD3300; 2003 UD UD3300; 2004 UD UD3300; 2005 UD UD3300; 2006 UD UD3300; 2007 UD UD3300; 2008 UD UD3300; 2009 UD UD3300; 2010 UD UD3300
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve
Manufactured by: Nissan Diesel America, Inc
Affected Units:: 1,004
Recall Summary:
Nissan diesel is recalling certain model year 1999-2010 ud3300 vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems. " the brake actuation and release timing of the air brake system on these vehicles may not perform correctly.
How to Fix:
The air brake line will be modified. Dealers will inspect and repair vehicles at no charge. The safety recall for owners of 2008 through 2010 ud3300 vehicles began on August 20, 2010. Notification to owners of the 1999 through 2007 ud3300 vehicles is expected to begin at the end of January 2011. Owners may contact Nissan diesel at 1-972-756-5500.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 20, 2010
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